Graphic Design Intern (Unpaid)

Lincoln Park Zoo is hiring two graphic design interns to help support the in-house creative team with the design and production of various print and digital projects (marketing collateral, event promotions, signage, digital graphics, ﬂiers, brochures, iconography/vector work, and infographics). We’re looking for design students who have a strong command of typography as it relates to brand communications. This is an unpaid internship (college credit only) running from March 26-June 8, 2018.​ The time commitment is 10-14 hours per week over two weekdays (Monday-Friday).

Lincoln Park Zoo is committed to an environment that is inclusive and welcoming. We celebrate the diverse qualities, perspectives, values and experiences of all people. For Wildlife. For All.

Essential Job Functions:

Learn to conduct design and brand research and participate in brainstorm sessions with design and communications team.

Working toward completion of a BFA or BA in Graphic Design (rising senior preferred).

Additional Requirements:

Be at least 18 years old.

Available at least 10-14 hours a week.

Please submit a resume, brief cover letter including a 1-2 paragraph summary of your design experience and why you feel you would be a great fit for this internship, and college transcripts (unofficial are fine). Also include two relevant samples that show your best design work and creativity.

To complete an application for employment at Lincoln Park Zoo, download and open this PDF, fill in your information, save the form and e-mail it to hrjobs@lpzoo.org. We require a cover letter, resume, and application for all positions. Incomplete submissions will not be reviewed. Lincoln Park Zoo is an equal opportunity employer.